May 10, 2012

Giro: Scrumptious Pastry & Up the Nose with Cotton

After watching this video on the secret society of a cycling team (Omega Pharma here), I can say I've learned something new.

Ever ask yourself why the riders stick cotton up their nostrils before a TT? The soigneur puts a few drops of Olbas oil on the cotton and then it's up the riders' nostrils.

Olbas oil is a Swiss made decongestant made from essential oils to, in the cyclists case, help enhance breathing passages. Cycling is taking a page from the virtues of using Aromatherapy, this time before the TTT and why not? It provides for better breathing, relaxation and even combats colds and hay fever!